Description
This Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Tender ground turkey is cooked with fragrant garlic, butter, and a medley of seasonings, then combined with cauliflower for a low-carb twist. Finished with a pop of fresh lemon juice and parsley, this dish is both wholesome and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Cook Onion: Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Turkey: Stir in the garlic, then add the ground turkey. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Cook Cauliflower: Add the cauliflower and chicken broth. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
- Finish: Remove the lid, add lemon juice, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Stir in parsley, adjust seasonings, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute cauliflower with broccoli or zucchini for variety.
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or enjoy on its own as a low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
